Jerusha - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Jerusha \j(e)-ru-

is pronounced je-ROO-shah. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "married, a possession". Biblical: the wife of King Uzziah. Used by the Puritans and revived somewhat in the 19th century. Literary: James Michener used the name for the missionary heroine in his novel "Hawaii".

Jerusha has 3 variant forms: Jarusha, Jeruscha and Jerushah.

For more information, see also related names Yerusha and Gerusha.

Baby names that sound like Jerusha are Yeruscha and Irisha.

Jerusha is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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